The Hunchback of Notre Dame - first published in 1831 - has been adapted for the screen numerous times, with notable versions including a 1982 TV movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Quasimodo and Disney's 1996 animated feature which saw Demi Moore voice Esmeralda.

A new movie - titled Quasimodo - is also in the works, with Josh Brolin attached to star and House of Flying Daggers filmmaker Zhang Yimou hired to direct.